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REPORT OF THE

HEALTH OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE

PART II

PROPOSALS TO DEVELOP OR VARY NHS SERVICES

1. The Committee is continuing to monitor proposals from the NHS to substantially vary health services, including:

    Review of Maternity Services in Southwest Hampshire

    The Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust has confirmed that the project programme for the new Ashurst Birth Centre has now been finalised with a completion date of 19 August 2008.A marketing plan has been developed and once the flyer to promote the centre has been printed activities would begin in earnest and every effort made to promote the centre for pregnant women due to give birth after September 2008.

    Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust - Application for Foundation Status

    The Committee has now endorsed Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust's application for Foundation Trust status.

2. The responses made by the Committee influence and improve the delivery of health services in Hampshire and, in doing so, support the Corporate Strategy aim of maximising well being.

INQUIRIES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN

1. The Committee continues to receive inquiries from partner organisations and County Councillors. At the last meeting Members were alerted to inquiries about:

    Fordingbridge Hospital

    Members were updated on the progress being made with the reopening of Fordingbridge Hospital. A draft report had now been prepared by the independent consultants and it was expected that it would be published by the end of May 2008. The Hampshire Primary |Care Trust hopes to be able to confirm the reopening date for the hospital at the meeting of the Committee on 27 May 2008 if it has not already been opened by then.

    Oak Park Hospital, Havant

    Following feedback from the Committee and Hampshire Patient and Public Involvement Forum the Hampshire Primary Care Trust has given a commitment to undertake a refresh of its capacity mapping work in southeast Hampshire to ensure that plans are clear, transparent and fit for future needs. Oak Park Hospital would be included in this.

    Access to Health Services for People who are Homeless

    The Committee received a presentation from Ian Davies, Centre Manager of the Trinity Centre, Winchester on the work of the Trinity Centre, the client characteristics and their healthcare needs. He said that healthcare for the clients should be proactive and encourage engagement, intensive, approachable, focused on relevant issues and offering a wide range of services including advocacy.

    Learning Disability - Integrated Team Working

    The Committee was advised of the progress being made with Adult Services and Hampshire Partnership NHS Trust to establish integrated community teams serving people with a learning disability.

    Winchester and Eastleigh Healthcare NHS Trust - Royal Hampshire County Hospital

      The Chairman had met with the Chief Executive of Winchester and Eastleigh Healthcare NHS Trust and been given a update on proposals for the Royal Hampshire County Hospital. The Chief Executive did not consider that any of the proposals for the hospital were, to date, substantial although the impact from other agencies might, in turn be substantial. A finalised business plan for the proposals has been requested.

      Ambulance Service Performance

      The Committee received a presentation of the work of the Ambulance Service in Hampshire, its current performance, service delivery/improvement plan and operational developments.

      Aldershot Centre for Health - Minor Injuries Unit

    Hampshire Primary Care Trust reported that Aldershot Centre for Health was now scheduled to be completed in May 2008 and opened in August 2008 . There were no immediate plans to develop a Minor Injuries Unit at Aldershot Centre for Health but the Primary Care Trust would keep the matter under review.

    Changes to General Practitioner Premises

    Hampshire Primary Care Trust reported that further to the sale of the current premises at Friarsgate, Winchester, the surgery, in conjunction with the Primary Care Trust, had been looking at a number of options for relocation. Following suitable estate assessments and engagement over the past few years, the preferred option was likely to be a new site at Weeke. The Primary Care Trust was now working on ensuring that the correct level of patient and public involvement was in place and moving forward. The Primary Care Trust agreed to present a report to a future meeting on the engagement and involvement activities that would underpin the move of General Practitioner premises.

2. The responses made by the Committee influence and improve the delivery of health services in Hampshire and, in doing so, support the Corporate Strategy aim of maximising well being.

WORK PROGRAMME 2007/08

1. The Committee received an update on the 2007/08 work programme, (Item 6 In the Minute Book). Further reports on Care at the End of Life and Out of Hours Services are to be reported to the next meeting of the Committee.

                  DR. R.J. ELLIS

                  Chairman.

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